Frequently Asked
Questions
Real patient questions answered by Dr. G. Robert Meger on RealSelf.com, the trusted platform where he is a top contributor.
380cc HP saline armpit incision, 3 months post. Do I need a revision? What are your suggestions for a replacement implant?
There are two ways to perform transaxillary (armpit) breast augmentation, the old “blunt and blind” technique in which the pocket is…
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What is Venus Freeze?
Others have done an excellent job of answering your question on this thread so I won’t repeat what they have written. I do want to let you…
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Is it possible to receive post-op treatment from a different plastic surgeon than the one who worked on me?
Your result appears to be excellent! I understand you stated that you wanted your nipples upturned one inch higher on the breast mound than…
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My liposuction incision site doesn’t look good. What is your opinion?
Your wound is a bit red and irritated because the liposuction instrument went in and out of it hundreds of times. It looks like it will heal fine…
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My plastic surgeon wants to re-open my breast to check the implant hasn’t ruptured. Is there another way?
You clearly have some asymmetry of size. You didn’t mention whether your implants are saline or silicone. If they are saline and used…
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Is movement of an implant under the nipple normal?
It is completely normal to experience strange sensations during the early healing process after breast augmentation…
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4 days post-op and one breast is bigger than the other, with the incision stinging. Is this normal?
It is very usual for one breast to hurt more than the other after breast augmentation. It is also normal for one to drop into the pocket more quickly…
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How easy and cost-effective would it be to change out my implants?
It’s generally easier to exchange implants to a larger size than a smaller size because many times the lower portion of the breast pocket…
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With the amount of breast tissue I currently have, would it make a difference choosing saline over silicone?
I think the sizing you have chosen should be right on to achieve your goals. There is nothing wrong with saline implants. In fact, the FDA…
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Can I have breast augmentation and rhinoplasty on the same day?
Yes, you definitely can have breast augmentation and rhinoplasty performed on the same day…
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